n. [ OE. wardein, OF. wardein, gardein, gardain, F. gardien. See Guardian, and Ward guard. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
He called to the warden on the . . . battlements. Sir. W. Scott. [ 1913 Webster ]
I would have had him roasted like a warden. Beau. & Fl. [ 1913 Webster ]
Warden pie,
n.
When, lo! the king suddenly changed his mind,
Casts down his warder to arrest them there. Daniel. [ 1913 Webster ]
Wafting his warder thrice about his head,
He cast it up with his auspicious hand,
Which was the signal, through the English spread,
This they should charge. Drayton. [ 1913 Webster ]